The minister provided a written reply on Friday, detailing the vacancies in each court.

Goa initiated its annual two-month fishing ban starting Saturday, as announced by State Fisheries Minister Nilkant Halarnkar.

Addressing an election meeting on Monday, Fernandes recalled that then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had said Goa, which became a state in 1987, will decide its own destiny, but added "this did not happen".

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorms, lightning, and wind gusts of 40-50 kilometres per hour are anticipated in numerous locations in Goa over the weekend and into the beginning of the week. 

Goa may experience extreme heat wave conditions till April 8, according to the Met department, prompting the state government to issue an advisory on Tuesday.

The woman, identified as the daughter of a Nepali mayor, was reported missing at the Mandrem police station, prompting the formation of special teams dedicated to her search.

Following the court's approval of the request on Monday, Seth's legal representative, acting on behalf of her father, stated that the police are now required to arrange for Seth to undergo a new mental health evaluation by a medical board.

Two people have been arrested from Goa in connection with the killing of INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee, police said on Monday.

The Congress and AAP are likely to have a seat-sharing pact in Delhi, Gujarat and Haryana, and the decision is likely to be made public very soon, top sources said here on Thursday.

As the tourism infrastructure in Goa is not up to the world standards, no quality tourists visit the state, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Local BJP leader Savio Rodrigues condemned the attack and advocated for respecting Shivaji's memory, while emphasising personal respect for religious diversity.

A life-size statue of the Maratha emperor was erected in Sao Jose De Areal village on Sunday, igniting a verbal altercation between two factions.